Events

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=200 BGCOLOR="#006633" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <IMG SRC="26270e90.png" border=0 width="112" height="233" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> © 2005-2010  </div> <div> Vivian Pennington-Hopkins</div> <div>  All rights reserved</div> <div> <A HREF="id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Us/Contact Us"><I><B><U>Learn More Gold Hill History Here</U></B></I></A></div> <div> <B>Gold Mining in North Carolina</B></div> <div> <I><B>A Bicentennial History</B></I></div> <div> <B>Richard F. Knapp and Brent D. Glass</B></div> <div> <B>Kimball's Field Guide to Gold Hill, NC</B></div> <div> <I><B>' The Essential Guide ' to Gold Hill</B></I></div> <div> Richard Eller Kimball</div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" width="100%" BGCOLOR="#006633" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Historic Gold Hill</B></FONT> <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>   |   <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFCC00" FACE="Arial" >  <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Historic Gold Hill">home</A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="id2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gold Hill Mines Historic Park / Rental I">Gold Hill Mines Historic Park / Rental Info</A>   |   <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Education/Tour Info">Education/Tour Info</A>   |   <A HREF="gold_hill_rail_trail.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gold Hill Rail Trail">Gold Hill Rail Trail</A>   |   <A HREF="id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Us/Contact Us">About Us/Contact Us</A>   |   <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Photo Album">Photo Album</A>   |   Events   |   <A HREF="id25.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gold Hill Ghost Tour">Gold Hill Ghost Tour</A>   |   <A HREF="eh_montgomery_general_store.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="E.H. Montgomery General Store">E.H. Montgomery General Store</A>   |   <A HREF="id27.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Village of Gold Hill">Village of Gold Hill</A>   |   <A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Art Series">Art Series</A>   |   <A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Driving Directions">Driving Directions</A></div> <div> Events</div> <div> <I><U>________________________________</U></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Saturday </B><B>August  21, 2010</B></div> <div> 5pm-9pm.</div> <div> <A HREF="id34.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Hot Summer Nights"><B>Hot Summer Nights  </B></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF99" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id34.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Hot Summer Nights">Click for more info</A></FONT></div> <div> Historic Village of Gold Hill</div> <bR> <div> It's a really fun night with old cars, street rods, music, kickin' back in a lawn chair visiting with friends and neighbors like we used to. In other words, slowing down to enjoy life away from the fast lane.  There will be free treats in the shops. Checker Boards will be available for a fun old time game or two.</div> <div> <I><U>________________________________</U></I></div> <div> <B>Saturday Sept. 25, 2010</B></div> <div> <B>Gold Hill Founders Day Celebration</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">**We are looking for unique arts and crafts, preferably authentic handmade by the applicant. **</B></I></div> <div> <I><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Send email to vivian@historicgoldhill.com  for prior approval by committee. </B></I></div> <div> <I><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Then on approval click on the link provided below and download the application. (Application coming)</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>Follow instructions on aplication for submission and payment.</B></I></div> <div> Now accepting  Applications for Arts / Crafts / Heritage Living Exhibits </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id32.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Founders Day"><I><U>More Info: Click Here</U></I></A></div> <bR> <div> <I><U>________________________________</U></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Saturday Oct. 30, 2010  </B></div> <div> <B>Ghost Tour</B></div> <div> <B>Gold Hill Mines Historic Park </B><I> </I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I>(Multiple guided tours beginning at 6:00PM)</I></FONT></div> <div> <B>           </B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC00" FACE="Arial" ><B>             </B></FONT><B>'</B><I>Offical Paranormal Investigators for the Ghost Tour'</I></div> <div> <B>The Historic Foundation Events Committee will be joined by P3 Paranormal</B></div> <div> <I>''Piedmont Paranormal Professionals' </I></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id25.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gold Hill Ghost Tour"><I><U>More Info: Click Here</U></I></A></div> <bR> <div> <I><U>_______________________________</U></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Monday Nov. 22, 2010</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fall Fires"><B>'Lighting Of The Fall Fires'</B></A></div> <div> Always the Monday Before Thanksgiving</div> <div> Time:  6 - 9PM</div> <div> <A HREF="id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fall Fires"><I><U>More Info: Click Here</U></I></A></div> <bR> <div> <I><U>_______________________________</U></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Dec. 3 & 4, 2010 (Friday & Saturday)</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B><IMG SRC="19d74180.gif" border=0 width="372" height="24" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></I></div> <div> <A HREF="id41.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Country Christmas"><I><B>Country Christmas in the Village</B></I></A><A HREF="id41.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Country Christmas"><B> </B></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>               <IMG SRC="19b5d540.jpg" border=0 width="93" height="84" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> Shops will be open regular daytime hours</div> <div> Plus extended hours 5PM 'til 8PM in the evening, with special evening events.</div> <div> <I><U>_______________________________</U></I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B><IMG SRC="19d74180.gif" border=0 width="372" height="24" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></I></div> <div> <A HREF="id47.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="E. H. Montgomery Christmas"><I><B>New Year's Celebration at The Montgomery</B></I></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Friday Evenings in December and throughout the New Year</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>               <IMG SRC="19b5d540.jpg" border=0 width="93" height="84" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> The E.H. Montgomery General Store will be open regular daytime hours</div> <div> Plus extended hours 6PM 'til 8PM on Friday evenings .  </div> <div> <A HREF="id47.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="E. H. Montgomery Christmas">More Info</A></div> <div> <I><U>________________________________</U></I></div> <div> <B>Monday  Feb. 7, 2011</B></div> <div> Annual Membership Meeting</div> <div> Historic Gold Hill and Mines Foundation, Inc.</div> <bR> <div> 7:00PM   Russell-Rufty Shelter</div> <div> Gold Hill Mines Historic Park</div> <div> All members and non-members are invited and welcome to attend.   </div> <div>  Annual Dues may be paid at the meeting.  </div> <bR> <div> <B>Historic Gold Hill Annual Meeting</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The Historic Gold Hill and Mines Foundation, Inc. will hold the annual membership meeting on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at 7PM.  The meeting will be held in the Russell-Rufty Memorial Shelter at Gold Hill Mines Historic Park. Doors will open at 6:30PM. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B> A social hour with refreshments will be held in The Veteran's Room following the meeting.  The event is free and open to the public. Member dues may be paid on arrival although, membership is not required to attend. Membership information will be available to those interested. For more information call 704-279-7897, or  by email at:</B><A HREF="mailto:vivian@historicgoldhill.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:vivian@historicgoldhill.com"><B> Vivian@HistoricGoldHill.com</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>  </B></I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#660000" FACE="Arial" ><I><U><IMG SRC="33c130f0.gif" border=0 width="19" height="15" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></I></FONT><I><B>  </B></I><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>  </B><A HREF="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#/group.php?gid=263714932360" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#/group"><B>Pass This Info Along to Your Face Book Friends</B></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <I><U>________________________________</U></I></div> <div> <B>Saturday March 26, 2011</B></div> <div> <B>SpringFest in the Village</B></div> <div> 10AM - 4PM</div> <div> Easter events - Egg Hunt - Easter Bonnet Contest, Photos with the Easter Bunny, etc...</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> 2011 Date to be announced</B></div> <div> <B>Reed Gold Mine Spring Festival</B></div> <div> Hosted by the Reed Expansion Committee</div> <div> Vivian Hopkins from Historic Gold Hill and Mines Foundation, Inc. will be on hand</div> <div> at Reed Gold Mine promoting Historic Gold Hill's history and role in the Carolina Gold Rush.</div> <div> Come join us for 3 days of fun at Reed Gold Mine, NC State Historic Site. </div> <bR> <div> Click the link below for more info</div> <div> <A HREF=" http://sites.google.com/a/reedexpansioncommittee.org/home/" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" http://sites.google.com/a/reedexpansion"><IMG SRC="35111110.gif" border=0 width="17" height="17" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF=" http://sites.google.com/a/reedexpansioncommittee.org/home/" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" http://sites.google.com/a/reedexpansion"> Reed Gold Mine Expansion Committee</A></FONT></div> <div> <I><U>_______________________________</U></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>2011 Date to be announced</B></div> <div> <B>Spring Oyster Roast</B></div> <div> Hosted By the Gold Hill Men's Club</div> <div> Gold Hill Mines Historic Park </div> <div> Log Barn</div> <bR> <div> Tickets are $30 and must be purchased in advance</div> <div> Contact Bob Drew  704-279-7117</div> <div> <I><U>________________________________</U></I></div> <div> <B>2011 Date to be announced</B></div> <div> <B>"Gold Hill Classic"  Archery Competition</B></div> <div>  Bringing recognition to the sport of bow hunting especially for the youth across our region. Open to all ages</div> <div> The classic will be held at Gold Hill Mines Historic Park (Miners Field), Gold Hill, North Carolina. </div> <div> Hosts: Gold Hill Lions Club </div> <div> Mission:  To raise money for the visually impaired in North Carolina and help clinical eye research in the fight to help prevent blindness.</div> <bR> <div> More info: Morris Van Vleet, PDG Event Coordinator Gold Hill Classic PO Box 1406 Rockwell, N.C. 28138</div> <div> Phone: 704-279-9358 </div> <div> Email: <A HREF="mailto:gpoohbar@windstream.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:gpoohbar@windstream.net">gpoohbar@windstream.net</A></div> <div> <B>________________________________</B></div> <div> <B>April 24, 2010</B></div> <div> <B>Ghost Walk in the Village of Gold Hill</B></div> <div> <B>7:00 pm - 9pm</B></div> <div> <A HREF="village_ghost_walk.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Village Ghost Walk"><B>More Info Her</B></A><B>e</B></div> <div> <B><U>_______________________________</U></B></div> <div> <B>April 24, 2010</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.wbt.com/promotions/events/rideforthekids.aspx" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.wbt.com/promotions/events/rid"><B><IMG SRC="36b24c80.jpg" border=0 width="292" height="200" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.wbt.com/promotions/events/rideforthekids.aspx" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.wbt.com/promotions/events/rid"><B>More Info</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.wbt.com/promotions/events/rideforthekids.aspx" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.wbt.com/promotions/events/rid"><B>Keith Larson's</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.wbt.com/promotions/events/rideforthekids.aspx" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.wbt.com/promotions/events/rid"><B>Ride for the Kids 8</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.wbt.com/promotions/events/rideforthekids.aspx" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.wbt.com/promotions/events/rid"><B>Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (ET)</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.wbt.com/promotions/events/rideforthekids.aspx" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.wbt.com/promotions/events/rid"><B>Charlotte</B></A><B>, NC</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><U>________________________________</U></I></div> <div> <B>Saturday May 15, 2010</B></div> <div> <B>StrawberryFest - Arts & Crafts Festival</B></div> <div> <B>Historic Village of Gold Hill</B></div> <div> <B>Arts & Crafts Applications available  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >(Spaces are limited)</FONT></div> <div> Arts/Crafts Festival (Strawberry Theme) Applications available</div> <div> Strawberry Dessert Contest</div> <div> <A HREF="strawberry_fest.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Strawberry Fest"> <IMG SRC="35111110.gif" border=0 width="17" height="17" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> Click Here to view Poster</A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Email for more info:</B><A HREF="mailto:vivian@historicgoldhill.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:vivian@historicgoldhill.com"><B> vivian@HistoricGoldHill.com</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Saturday May 29, 2010 </B></div> <div> <A HREF="cycling_event.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gold Hill Invitational Cycling Event"><I><B> </B></I></A><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#660000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="cycling_event.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gold Hill Invitational Cycling Event"><I><U><IMG SRC="33c130f0.gif" border=0 width="19" height="15" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></I></A></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC00" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="cycling_event.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gold Hill Invitational Cycling Event"><B>  Gold Hill Invitational Bike Ride</B></A></FONT></div> <div> <B>Historic Village of Gold Hill</B></div> <div> Hosted By Group Gold Hill</div> <div> Contact Info: gpoole11@carolina.rr.net</div> <div> <I><U> _______________________________</U></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>June 5, 2010</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id46.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Rail Trail Hike"><B> </B></A><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Algerian" ><A HREF="id46.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Rail Trail Hike"><I><B> </B></I></A></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#660000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id46.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Rail Trail Hike"><I><U><IMG SRC="33c130f0.gif" border=0 width="19" height="15" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></I></A></FONT><A HREF="id46.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Rail Trail Hike"><B> Hike the Gold Hill Rail Trail  </B></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Saturday June 26, 2010  </B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="antique_motorcycle_show.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Antique Motorcycle Show"><I><B> </B></I></A><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#660000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="antique_motorcycle_show.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Antique Motorcycle Show"><I><U><IMG SRC="33c130f0.gif" border=0 width="19" height="15" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></I></A></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC00" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="antique_motorcycle_show.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Antique Motorcycle Show"><B>Antique Motorcycle Show</B></A></FONT></div> <div> Gold Hill Mines Historic Park </div> <div> 10AM - 4PM</div> <div> Over 100 Antique Motorcycles on Display</div> <div> Food will be available on site. Village Shops adjoing the Park will be open for shopping as well.</div> <div> Presented by the Antique enthuaist from:</div> <div> The Blue Ridge Chapter of N.C.</div> <div> The Catawba Valley Chapter of S.C.</div> <div> Contact Gary Poole@ gpoole11@carolina.rr.com or call 704-279-0307 and leave message.</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Mapquest Gold Hill, N.C 28071 for directions or click here for</FONT> <A HREF="http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=35.516675&lon=-80.344162&zoom=15&q1=735%20St.%20Stephens%20Church%20Road%20Gold%20Hill%2C%20NC%2028071" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=35.5166">Driving Directions</A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=35.516675&lon=-80.344162&zoom=15&q1=735%20St.%20Stephens%20Church%20Road%20Gold%20Hill%2C%20NC%2028071" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=35.5166"> .</A></FONT></div> <div> Sponsored by: American Classis Museum, Asheboro, N.C.</div> <div>                            The Gold Hill Market</div> <div>                            Gold Miner's Cafe &Long Horn Saloon</div> <div>                            The Big Show w/ John Boy & Billy</div> <div>                            The Tyler Poole 21 Foundation</div> <div>                             Stonecutter Productions</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="antique_motorcycle_show.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Antique Motorcycle Show">More Info Here</A></div> <div> _________________________________</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id46.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Rail Trail Hike"><I>More Info: Click Here</I></A></div> <div> <A HREF="springfest.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="SpringFest"> <IMG SRC="35111110.gif" border=0 width="17" height="17" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> Click Here to view Poster</A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Email for more info:</B><A HREF="mailto:vivian@historicgoldhill.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:vivian@historicgoldhill.com"><B> vivian@HistoricGoldHill.com</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <I><U>________________________________</U></I></div> <div> <A HREF="id44.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Membership Form">Click here for more information on membership </A></div> <bR> <div> <B>________________________________</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="mailto:vivian@historicgoldhill.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:vivian@historicgoldhill.com"><I><B><U>For More  Info On Events Listed: </U></B></I></A><A HREF="mailto:vivian@historicgoldhill.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:vivian@historicgoldhill.com"><I><U>Click Here</U></I></A></div> <div> <I>Or Call Vivian Hopkins @ 704.267.9439</I></div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>